Slow Cooker Japanese Beef Stew (Hayashi Rice)
Slow Cooker Japanese Beef Stew (Hayashi Rice) is a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table. This hearty stew features tender beef simmered in a rich, umami-packed sauce with fresh vegetables, all served over fluffy rice. With a simple ‘set it and forget it’ approach, the slow cooker does all the work for you while filling your home with enticing aromas. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish promises a satisfying experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups short-grain rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into bite-sized cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced onions in oil until soft. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Transfer seasoned beef to a slow cooker. Layer sautéed onions and mushrooms on top along with chopped carrots. Pour in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.
- Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook short-grain rice according to package instructions.
- Serve stew over rice and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg